In a shocking revelation, a county in Colorado is using taxpayer money to fund a free ride-sharing program, but the numbers just don't add up. The speaker takes a closer look at the so-called "independent research" cited by the county to justify the program, and what they find is a web of deceit and misrepresentation.

This episode delves into the world of government spending and the ways in which agencies use research to justify their programs. The speaker examines a recent case in Douglas County, Colorado, where a free ride-sharing program is being touted as a success, but the numbers behind it are questionable. The county is using a study commissioned by the transit industry's lobbying group to justify the program, but the study's lead author explicitly states that the numbers don't mean what the county is claiming they do.

The speaker digs into the details of the study and the county's claims, revealing a pattern of misrepresentation and deceit. They also explore the broader implications of this kind of government spending, and how it affects not just the residents of Douglas County, but the entire metro area. With the county's finances in shambles, it's time to take a closer look at how our tax dollars are being spent.

If you're tired of seeing your tax dollars being used to fund programs that don't deliver, tune in to this episode to hear the full story and learn how you can make a difference. The speaker will walk you through the details of the case and provide a clear-eyed look at the numbers, so you can decide for yourself whether this program is worth the cost.